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Volcanova – ‘Radical Waves’ (The Sign Records)

Volcanova – ‘Radical Waves’ (The Sign Records)

Posted by | Aug 20, 2020 | ,

A debut from a stoner three-piece: “is this going to be another band that just want to emulate Motörhead?” was the first question that came to his mind while the big lad by the name of DJ Astrocreep read through the PR blurb. First indications say no – the mentions are of Kyuss, Sabbath, Mastodon and more – so that fear seems to be allayed at least. So how do Icelandic trio Volcanova fare then – are they another band jumping on to the ever-growing stoner scene or worth checking out?

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Incarnate Deity – ‘Theodicy’ (Christian Metal Underground)

Incarnate Deity – ‘Theodicy’ (Christian Metal Underground)

Posted by | Aug 19, 2020 | ,

Up for review here is the debut eight track album from Incarnate Deity entitled ‘Theodicy’. A release that introduces a style of music that neither David S nor we at ÜRHQ even knew existed. “Symphonic Blackened Christian Death Metal” is apparently a thing. Who would have thought? It’s not something that we’ve ever encountered before but our man in Belfast would certainly give it a listen…

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Tim Bowness – ‘Late Night Laments’ (InsideOut)

Tim Bowness – ‘Late Night Laments’ (InsideOut)

Posted by | Aug 19, 2020 | ,

Tim Bowness has already repeatedly proven himself as a top drawer songwriter and talent, being part of no-man with Steven Wilson as well as his previous solo work and contributions to other artists’ work, creating songs with such panache that it’s hard not to be blown away by the sheer beauty of it. After covering ‘Flowers at the Scene’, his previous release, last year, the DJ by the name of Astrocreep already been hungry for more, so jumped on this new release with relish…

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